Can some one tell me what equals a serving of fruit and veggies and how much are we suppose to eat a day?
2007-01-13 16:08:23 · 9 answers · asked by JD's Girl 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The USDA Food Guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Canada 5-10 .And getting 5 to 9 servings is easier than you may think.
A serving size is:
One medium-size fruit
1/2 cup raw, cooked, frozen or canned fruits (in 100% juice) or vegetables
3/4 cup (6 oz.) 100% fruit or vegetable juice
1/2 cup cooked, canned or frozen legumes (beans and peas)
1 cup raw, leafy vegetables
1/4 cup dried fruit
Wondering how many servings you really need each day?
Children (2-6 yrs.), women, and others who typically need about 1,600 calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
5 servings – 2 fruits, 3 vegetables
Older children, teen girls, active women, and most men who typically need about 2,200 calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
7 servings – 3 fruits, 4 vegetables
Teen boys and active men, who typically need about 2,800 calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight:
9 servings – 4 fruits, 5 vegetables
YOUR PIRAMID:
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=2&tax_subject=256&topic_id=1348&placement_default=0
2007-01-13 16:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by Cister 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. A serving for the most part is one item of friut of veggie.
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2007-01-14 01:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should eat 2-4 servings of fruit a day. As far as serving sizes, one serving would be one medium-size fruit (such as apple, orange, banana, pear), or a 1/2 cup of cut up fruit or berries.
2007-01-14 00:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sonya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USDA reccomends 2 cups fruits and 3 cups of vegetables a day
A small apple or banana is equal to a cup
2007-01-14 00:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by AlwaysOverPack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one serving is the size of your fist, so put some veggies and fruit in the palm of your hand to measure it out and see how much you should have a day.
2007-01-14 00:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by thehereyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat 3 to 5 fruits and 4-7 vegetables
eat like an apple, some watermelon,kiwi,pineapple is very good for you, brocolli,etc
2007-01-14 00:12:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 - 5 oz. is a serving and you should have 5 servings/day
2007-01-14 00:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by the cynical chef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4-5oz or an 8oz glass of 100% fruit juice(no sugar added). we should get 8-10 servings a day....happy blending thats what i do !!!
2007-01-14 00:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by yellabanana77 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
basically u cant eat too many veggies cos they are so good for you!
look for that triangle thing-nutrition guide.
i know its lots and lots anyway.
sorry........i realise i prob confused u
2007-01-14 00:16:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋